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An alkali formed when a basic oxide dissolves in water is :

A
KOH
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NH4OH
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both A and B
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A KOH
All the metal oxides are basic in nature which react with water to form hydroxides.
Na2O+H2ONaOHK2O+H2OKOH

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